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Tuesday, August 16, 2011

the cabin

I treasure each year's vacation more than the last. Time is going by too fast and I know that very soon my boys will be all grown up. We spent a fabulous week in the mountains this summer. My first husband's family has a cabin in North Carolina. He loved being there more than any other place on this earth. It's the perfect little cabin in a beautiful setting.

The trek from the cabin up to the top of the mountain is well worth it. The reward is a stunning view. It's apparently only a 3/4 mile hike, but it feels like about five miles to me since it's all uphill. At least the weather was nice and cool... even if the locals did say they were in a "heat wave".

There's a little one room shack at the very top that's been there for years.

And on the way to the top is a delightful little farm with two friendly horses, some goats that are taken care of by a very loyal dog, and two pretty cows.

The horses were my favorite. The white horse was especially interested in my camera. She did a good job posing for me.

The above is my submission for texture tuesday where the theme is movie titles. I'm going with A Walk to Remember. I loved the movie and I sure did enjoy our very memorable walk on the mountain. :)

And here are a few more from the hike to the top and back down...

I think this may be my longest post ever, but I have much more to share. It was a wonderful trip and I had way too much fun with my camera so there's more to come!

What a great post. The scenery is absolutely breathtaking. I so envy you your cabin in the hills. Those horses are lovely, especially the palamino. One of my daughters loves horse and when I showed her the pictures she said "Wow". I really enjoyed your pictures and look forward to hearing more. Thanks for sharing your holiday. :))

Deb, this looks like it was a fabulous trip! These beautiful places get in your blood and pull you back again and again. I'm glad you have a place like that. I especially love the shots where it looks like you are on top of the world :) ~ Hope you have a great day!

Such a lovely place. We are situated where the mountains are a few hours away and the beach only a couple of hours away. The beach wins out most of the time. You've got me longing for some sweet mountain time now.

What great pictures! I've lived in WNC all my life so I guess I kind of take it for granted. I don't realize how blessed I am until I travel abroad and start missing the mountains. It truly is a beautiful place

I hear you! The years are going by way too fast and soon they won't be able to make it up to the cabin because of jobs/schooling/time issues. So glad to see you enjoying every moment and getting such great memorable shots. The boys like they are in their element up there too!

Oh wow! These are incredible. It looks so beautiful and serene. The first landscape picture over-looking the mountains (or hills?) nearly took my breath away. I'm in NE where it's completely flat, so to me these shots are just perfection! Your texture shot is fantastic too! (Oh, and love the oof shots too - I'm so into that look right now!) OK, they're ALL great - LOL! :-)

WOW Deb. These are awesome. I knew they would be. i can't wait to see more. Question can you take us with you on your vacation next year? That is awesome. Exactly the kind of vacation we want/need. ha ha.

Oh, wow! How fab! Gorgeous cabin and surroundings! I'd spend there all my free time :) Your lovely images makes me so nostalgic 'cos they remind me so much of my beloved Italy. Thanks for all this gorgeousness, Deb!